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This is a discussion thread titled "TRD IS grill rust", within the Interior & Exterior forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
Is anyone else's metal grill insert rusting from behind the clearcoat? Mine looks like crap. Molly Designs was smart to use mild steel No wonder they stopped manufacturing body kits and went back to designs and graphics.
I started looking through websites for perforated metal sheets,but the cutout pattern on the IS grill appears to be custom. There's a perforated metals manufacturer near me,I'll probably visit them this week to see if they can do custom patterns in stainless or aluminum. I also emailed Molly Designs to see if they can connect me to whoever manufactured the grill insers for them.
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Is anyone else's metal grill insert rusting from behind the clearcoat? Mine looks like crap. Molly Designs was smart to use mild steel No wonder they stopped manufacturing body kits and went back to designs and graphics.
I started looking through websites for perforated metal sheets,but the cutout pattern on the IS grill appears to be custom. There's a perforated metals manufacturer near me,I'll probably visit them this week to see if they can do custom patterns in stainless or aluminum. I also emailed Molly Designs to see if they can connect me to whoever manufactured the grill insers for them.
I have this problem with my grill, its slightly rusting in between the grill holes, these were laser cut custom holes, you wont find a replacement like it.
For around $40 bucks you can have a company dealing in powder coating refurbish it, they sandblast the old thin powder coat, and re apply it, member and moderator "Jbtoy" had this done, I plan on doing also, but mine isn't real bad yet, so I'm putting it off.
Haven't had any issues with mine..hope it stays that way
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Ivan Stewart TRD Grille, Clear Corners, True Flow CAI, Bilstines 5100's , Access Bed Cover ,
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Is there any specific place in which you can get TRD grills?
No, not really. The true Ivan Stewart TRD grills were only made for the early (chrome bumper) Tundras. Those grills are no longer being made.
There is a company called ATS Designs that makes an IS-like grill for the later (plastic bumper) Tundras. And the Darrell Waltrip DC also came with grill similar to the IS grill.
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For around $40 bucks you can have a company dealing in powder coating refurbish it, they sandblast the old thin powder coat, and re apply it, member and moderator "Jbtoy" had this done, I plan on doing also, but mine isn't real bad yet, so I'm putting it off.
Exactly! Mine was showing problems within 15 months. If you want detail, do it over and will last a long time. Cannot replace them because they are hard to find, so, recondition is the way to go ( I have a pic in my photos) Mine has been fine since it was done in new powdercoat. (yes, it does not see the road every day, but not sure if that matters)
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Interior:TRD Luxury Sport Leather|TRD Mats,Seat Belt Pads|2003 Console|Gentex Temp Mirror|Stratos Sunroof|15% window tint|Back Seat & Map Light mods|"Tundra" logo sill protectors|Alpine IVA W205|JL components|Fosgate Amps| Q-logic|Blackbird Nav|
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I found someone who does custom stainless steel parts with a waterjet,so I sent him the grill insert I might get something done besides the oval pattern.
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I found someone who does custom stainless steel parts with a waterjet,so I sent him the grill insert I might get something done besides the oval pattern.
I just took mine out and shot it with Rust-O-leum. They have a paint that looks like a hammered finish.
All a man really needs for happiness in this world is a good woman, a faithful dog, and a big-assed set of tires on his truck.
__________________________________________________ Ride: 2001 Tundra SR5, 4WD, The Lean Mean Green Machine, Lift, Front: Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Shocks w/ Total Chaos Diff Drop, Lift, Rear: 1" Wheeler's Blocks, Wheels: Chromed Factory 4Runner Rims, 17", Tires: Bridgestone Revos, 285/70R-17, Performance: Unichip, Borla Exhaust, Optima Yellow-top Battery, Flux Capacitor, Interior: Dog Hair on Back Seat, Coffee Stains on Console, Bling: Ivan Stewart TRD Grille, Westin Nerf Bars, Clear Corners & Eurotails, Debadged, Audio: Kenwood DDX512 Head Unit, Audiovox ACA200W Rear-view camera, Audiovox XM Express Sattelite Radio Receiver, Shark Fin Antenna, Other: Viair 450C compressor, 2.5 Gallon air tank, Kleinn Pro Series 4-Trumpet air horns, Eye Candy: Hottie Wife in Passenger Seat, Security System: One Very Ornery Dog __________________________________________________ Featured Sites: Truckblog.comCardomain.comRateMyRide.comSportTruck.comTruckTrend.com
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TRD IS grill rust
No wonder they stopped manufacturing body kits and went back to designs and graphics.
02 SR5 Access Cab 4x4 TRD 
I might get something done besides the oval pattern.
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